James L. Brooks
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Born May 9, 1940 · North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
15 films as director · Active 1969–2025
James Lawrence Brooks (born May 9, 1940) is an American director, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of Gracie Films. He co-created the sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, and The Simpsons and…
Known for
Directed(15)
Acting(29)
2025Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Film
2025Thank You Very MuchFilm
2024Disney Legends Award CeremonyTV
2023Albert Brooks: Defending My LifeFilm
2023Being Mary Tyler MooreFilm
2022Hans Zimmer: Hollywood RebelFilm
2019Alan Pakula: Going for TruthFilm
2018The Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingTV
2016Harry Benson: Shoot FirstFilm
2016Mike Nichols: An American MasterFilm
2015Misery Loves ComedyFilm
2011Hans Zimmer: The Sound of HollywoodFilm
2011James L. Brooks: A Singular VoiceFilm
2010The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!Film
2008The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'Film
2007Dreams on SpecFilm
2004Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is WildFilm
2000The Simpsons: America's First FamilyFilm
1998The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their CraftFilm
1989The SimpsonsTV
1989Prisoners of GravityTV
1985Lost in AmericaFilm
1981Modern RomanceFilm
1979Real LifeFilm
1978TaxiTV
1976Audience ResearchFilm
1975Saturday Night LiveTV
1970The Mary Tyler Moore ShowTV
The ProcessFilm